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612805045L1-1A
April 2003
TRACER 5045
System Manual
12805045L1A
TRACER 5045 System (Plan A)
12805045L1B
TRACER 5045 System (Plan B)

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  • Page 1 12805045L1A 12805045L1B 612805045L1-1A April 2003 TRACER 5045 System Manual TRACER 5045 System (Plan A) TRACER 5045 System (Plan B)

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    ADTRAN, Inc. To the Holder of the Manual The contents of this manual are current as of the date of publication. ADTRAN reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event will ADTRAN be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for commercial losses even if ADTRAN has been advised thereof as a result of issue of this publication.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    TRACER 5045 System Manual Revision History Document Date Revision March 2003 Notes provide additional useful information. Cautions signify information that could prevent service interruption. Warnings provide information that could prevent damage to the equipment or endangerment to human life. 612805045L1-1A Description of Changes Initial release of manual.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    4. Use only the power cord, power supply, and/or batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions. Save These Important Safety Instructions TRACER 5045 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...
  • Page 5 Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ADTRAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 612805045L1-1A ©...
  • Page 6 It is recommended that the installer place radio frequency hazard warnings signs on the barrier that prevents access to the antenna. • Prior to installing the antenna to the TRACER 5045 output, make sure the power is adjusted to the settings specified in section 2 of this manual. •...

  • Page 7: Warranty And Customer Service

    TRACER 5045 System Manual Warranty and Customer Service ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service. Warranty information can be found at www.adtran.com/warranty. Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within the warranty period if it does not meet its published specifications or fails while in service.
  • Page 8 Your reseller should serve as the first point of contact for support. If additional support is needed, the ADTRAN Support web site provides a variety of support services such as a searchable knowledge base, updated firmware releases, latest product documentation, service request ticket generation and trouble-shooting tools.
  • Page 9 System Description ........11 This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 5045 System Manual is designed for use by network en- gineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 5045.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents TRACER 4208 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 11: Section 1 System Description

    This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 5045 System Manual is designed for use by network engineers, planners, and designers for overview information about the TRACER 5045. It contains general information and describes physical and operational concepts, network relationships, provisioning, testing, alarm status, and system monitoring. This section should be used in conjunction with Section 3, Engineering Guidelines, of the system manual.

  • Page 12: System Overview

    25 miles on a line-of-sight path. As authorized under Part 15.247 of the FCC Rules, the TRACER 5045 operates license-free in the 5.8 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band. The ISM band requires no frequency coordination or licensing of end users.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths ......22 612805045L1-1A ONTENTS IGURES ABLES © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc.
  • Page 14 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 5045 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 15: Line-Of-Site

    TRACER 5045 System Manual LINE-OF-SITE The TRACER 5045 system is designed for operation in the license-free 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band. Radio wave propagation in this band exhibits microwave characteristics which are ideally suited for point-to-point, line-of-sight communications. Line-of-Sight requires that the transmitting antenna and receiving antenna are able to “see”...

  • Page 16: Receiver Power

    Figure 1 on page 17 illustrates a wireless link configuration containing all the parameters necessary for the power budget analysis. λ P T G T G R (Watts, W) ------------------------------ ) 2 d 2 L π (decibels referenced to a milliwatt, dBm) - L - L © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 5045 System Manual 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 17: Antenna Gain

    Subpart 247 allow for a maximum power of 1 Watt (30 dBm) into antennae of a gain less than or equal to 6 dBi. Since the TRACER 5045 maximum transmit power is 100 milliwatts, there is no reduction in transmitter output power required for antennae gains greater than 6 dBi.

  • Page 18: Carrier Wavelength (L)

    Coaxial cable is required to attach the TRACER 5045 to the antenna. The length of the cable varies from a few feet to several feet, depending upon your application and the proximity of the TRACER 5045 to the antenna. Various grades of coaxial cable will work sufficiently well for connecting the TRACER 5045 unit to the antenna.

  • Page 19: Path Loss (Lp)

    TRACER 5045 System Manual Table 2 gives typical loss figures for some of the more common coaxial cable types (per 100 feet). Table 2. Typical Coaxial Loss for Common Cable Types Cable Type RG58 RG8 (air) RG8 (foam) 1/4” Coax 3/8”...

  • Page 20: Receiver Sensitivity

    Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics Table 3 lists path loss values for various path lengths for the TRACER 5045 5.8 GHz system. Values not listed in the table can be interpolated from those listed. Table 3. Path Loss for Given Path Lengths...

  • Page 21: Tracer Rssi Test Points

    RSSI, which ensures more received signal strength and better link performance. If the local system has acquired a useful signal from the remote system, then the remote TRACER 5045 RSSI can be viewed from the local TRACER 5045 VT100 terminal menu interface.

  • Page 22: Table 4. Minimum Antenna Height For Given Path Lengths

    GHz and d is in miles. Table 4 tabulates minimum antenna heights for given path lengths. Table 4. Minimum Antenna Height for Given Path Lengths (feet) ---- - 0.125d Path Length Min. Antenna Height (miles) (ft) © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 5045 System Manual 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 23: Other Considerations

    TRACER 5045 System Manual OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Path Availability The path availability of a wireless link is a metric that expresses the fractional amount of time a link is available over some fixed amount of time, and depends on several factors. Path availability is expressed as ×...
  • Page 24 Section 2 Microwave Path Engineering Basics TRACER 5045 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 25: Figures

    Table 5. TRACER 5045 (DCE) to Modem (DCE - DB-25) ......30 Table 6.

  • Page 26: Equipment Dimensions

    Section 3 Engineering Guidelines EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS The TRACER 5045 unit is 17.22” W, 9.34” D, and 1.72” H, weighs 7 lbs, and can be used in rack-mount configurations. POWER REQUIREMENTS The TRACER 5045 system has a maximum power consumption of 23 Watts and a maximum current draw of 1.1 Amps (at 21 VDC).

  • Page 27: Reviewing The Tracer 5045 Rear Panel Design

    RF DOWN Red (solid) REVIEWING THE TRACER 5045 REAR PANEL DESIGN Figure 2 identifies the various features of the TRACER 5045 rear panel and Table 1 on page 26 provides a brief description of each interface. RS232 Interface (VT100 Terminal)

  • Page 28: Rs-232 Connection (Db-25) - Terminal Use

    RS-232 used for terminal access to the TRACER 5045 system. The • Accepts EIA-232 input from a PC or terminal for controlling the TRACER 5045 system • Operates at 9600 bps Table 2 on page 28 shows the pinout. Wiring diagrams for connecting to the applications) are provided following the pinout.

  • Page 29: Rs-232 Connection (Modem Use)

    The TRACER 5045 must be interfaced to a modem via an RS-232 null modem adapter or cable. The null modem converts Clear To Send (CTS) and Data Set Ready (DSR) into Ready To Send (RTS) and Data Terminal Ready (DTR), respectively.

  • Page 30: 10/100Baset/Tx Connections (Rj-48C)

    Section 3 Engineering Guidelines Table 5 contains the wiring diagram needed for connecting the TRACER 5045 RS-232 interface to a modem using the null modem adapter. The null modem interface must route Carrier Detect (CD) on pin 8 directly from the modem.

  • Page 31: Dc Power Connection (Plug-In Terminal Block)

    Table 8. DC Power Connector Example Pinout NAME Fuse The fuse holder, accessible from the rear panel of the TRACER 5045, accepts a generic 2 A, 250 V, 2-inch slow-blo fuse. Antenna Interface (N-Type connector) interface (N-Type connector) connects to the customer-supplied antenna using standard ANTENNA antenna feedline cable.
  • Page 32 Menu Driven User Interface, Control of the Remote End, Optional Password Protection, Event History, Ethernet Statistics 9600 bps None VT100 -25° C to 65° C 17.22” W x 9.34” D x 1.72” H 95%, Non-condensing 7 lbs © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. TRACER 5045 System Manual Specification 612805045L1-1A...
  • Page 33 TRACER 5045 System Manual Table 9. At-A-Glance Specifications (Continued) Hardware Power Input Voltage Power Consumption Connector Fuse 612805045L1-1A Description 21 to 60 VDC, either polarity referenced to ground < 23 Watts 2 pin terminal block (DC) 2 A, 250 V slow-blo fuse (2-inch) ©...
  • Page 34 Section 3 Engineering Guidelines TRACER 5045 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 35: Section 4 Network Turnup Procedure

    Contents of ADTRAN Shipment ........

  • Page 36: Tools Required

    • TRACER 5045 Documentation CD Customer Provides The following items are necessary for the installation of the TRACER 5045 system and are not provided by ADTRAN: • 21 to 60 VDC power source (or AC adapter available from ADTRAN P/N 1280650L1), either polarity referenced to ground •...

  • Page 37: Channel Selection

    TRACER 5045 System Manual CHANNEL SELECTION The FCC has allocated 125 MHz of spectrum in the 5.8 GHz band where the TRACER 5045 operates. Figure 1 illustrates the bandwidth division. 5725 MHz To designate the utilization of the ISM bandwidth, there are two different channel plans, labeled A and B.

  • Page 38: Mounting Options

    SUPPLYING POWER TO THE UNIT The TRACER 5045 can operate from a supply between 21 and 60 VDC, with either polarity referenced to ground. Power supplies should be able to provide up to 24 Watts at the selected voltage. A dual pin terminal plug accepts power at the rear panel of the unit, providing a + and - polarity reference point.

  • Page 39: Section 5 User Interface Guide

    Provides detailed descriptions of all menu options and configuration parameters available for the TRACER 5045. This section of ADTRAN’s TRACER 5045 System Manual is designed for use by network administrators and others who will configure and provision the system. It contains information about navigating the VT100 user interface, configuration information, and menu descriptions.

  • Page 40: Navigating The Terminal Menu

    All TRACER 5045 systems are shipped factory default with password protection disabled. Terminal Menu Window The TRACER 5045 uses a series of menu pages and a single main menu page to access its many features. The main menu page (see Figure 1) provides a link to all available configuration/status pages.

  • Page 41: Navigating Using The Keyboard Keys

    TERMINAL MENU AND SYSTEM CONTROL Password Protection The TRACER 5045 provides optional password protection of the terminal interface. If enabled, a password prompt is presented at power-up, reboot, modem logout, or after ten minutes of inactivity on the terminal. The password is enabled and defined via the system configuration menu.

  • Page 42: Menu Descriptions

    >TRACER S YSTEM TATUS Figure 2 shows the TRACER 5045 System Status menu page. The status of major system components for both sides of the TRACER link are displayed, but no configuration can be performed from this view. Contact Information...
  • Page 43 The right portion of the TRACER 5045 System Status menu page reports the status of the remote TRACER 5045 (the system across the wireless link from the active terminal). If the RF link is down, is displayed in place of the remote system status information.
  • Page 44 From the keyboard, use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the available pages, or enter the number or letter of the selected page (to highlight the menu page) and press <Enter>. Press <m> from any menu in the TRACER 5045 VT100 menu structure to access the TRACER 5045 Main Menu page.
  • Page 45 TRACER 5045 units are available through this menu page. Figure 4. TRACER 5045 System Configuration Press <1> from any menu in the TRACER 5045 VT100 menu structure to access the TRACER System Configuration menu page.
  • Page 46 YSTEM ONFIGURATION Causes the TRACER 5045 to de-assert Clear To Send (CTS) and DSR for a time greater than 20 msec. This signals the modem to disconnect the analog connection. Hangup-On-DTR-Drop may need to be explicitly enabled on some modems. If to close the current session and return to the TRACER System Status menu page and wait for password input.
  • Page 47 >TRACER L ERFORMANCE Figure 5 shows the TRACER 5045 Link Performance History menu page, which displays detailed error statistics and received signal level for the RF link (from both the local and remote TRACER 5045 units) in 15-minute increments. Days Figure 5.
  • Page 48 THERNET WITCH TATUS Figure 5 shows the Ethernet Switch Status menu page, which displays transmit and receive data statistics for the ethernet interfaces (from both the local and remote TRACER 5045 units). Figure 6. TRACER Link Performance History >E THERNET...
  • Page 49 Displays a counter of all received data packets that were unable to be processed due to congestion inside the TRACER 5045 bridge (for both the local and remote TRACER 5045 units). Use this data as an indicator of congestion inside the TRACER 5045 bridge.
  • Page 50 Section 5 User Interface Guide TRACER 5045 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...

  • Page 51: Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Provides helpful information for troubleshooting common configuration problems for the TRACER 5045. Overview............... 52 LED Indicators .

  • Page 52: Led Indicators

    Recommended Actions: 1. Verify that the power source is delivering between 21 and 60 VDC. 2. Check the polarity of the power connection (referenced to ground) of both the TRACER 5045 unit and the power source. 3. Check the internal fuse. The fuse is accessed from the rear panel of the unit. If this fuse is open, replace with a 2 A, 250 V (2-inch) slow-blo fuse.

  • Page 53: Rf Low Led

    RSSI bars on the TRACER 5045 terminal display. STEP-BY-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING The logical troubleshooting flow presented in this section can be used to set up your TRACER 5045 system, and also to diagnose a previously installed system. Please contact ADTRAN Technical support at any stage during installation and/or troubleshooting if you require assistance.

  • Page 54: Installing/Troubleshooting The Tracer Hardware

    4. Attach the RF coaxial cables to be used in the permanent installation to the N-type connectors on the back of the TRACER 5045 unit. Attach the other end of the coaxial cable(s) to an RF power meter or spectrum analyzer, if either is available. The power measured by the meter/analyzer will be the RF power available at the input of the antenna.
  • Page 55 TRACER 5045 unit. Installing/Configuring Ethernet Hardware 1. If possible, attach any or all of the intended ethernet hardware to the TRACER 5045 units using the same workbench setup. This step offers the perfect opportunity to configure your ethernet hardware for proper functioning with the TRACER hardware.
  • Page 56 Section 6 Troubleshooting Guide TRACER 5045 System Manual © 2003 ADTRAN, Inc. 612805045L1-1A...

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